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Discover Our MissionThe Abu Dhabi Residents Office released updated criteria on October 19, 2026, for foreign professionals seeking a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly basic salary of AED 30,000, excluding allowances, and hold Ministry Level 1 or Level 2 occupational status.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi led a delegation to the Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit in Shenzhen on October 19–20, 2026. The emirate announced plans to establish a representative office in Guangzhou and signed strategic agreements with Chinese technology firms. Over 400 Chinese companies operate in Ras Al Khaimah, with bilateral non-oil trade exceeding $110 billion in 2025.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone to streamline trademark registration and intellectual property protection. The agreement establishes direct operational channels for licensed companies to safeguard business assets. The initiative also includes technical guidance and training workshops for international investors and free zone staff.
A Vortexa report indicates that Gulf crude producers, led by Saudi Arabia and Iraq, are expanding market share in China. Non-Iranian Middle Eastern crude deliveries are projected to hit 4.5 million barrels per day in October 2026. Saudi exports are estimated to surpass 2 million barrels per day, largely taken by state refiners.
Chinese customs data indicates crude oil imports from the UAE rose 5 percent year-on-year to 733,000 barrels per day in September 2026. Conversely, shipments from Saudi Arabia and Iraq fell substantially, driving an overall 20 percent drop in total imports. Chinese refiners offset Gulf shortfalls by boosting purchases from Russia and Brazil.
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The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, updating the executive rules for the Electronic Invoicing System with effect from October 1, 2026. The amendments eliminate the local data storage requirement and remove mandatory two-day failure notifications to tax authorities. A 24-month temporary exclusion is also introduced for transactions between members of the same tax group starting January 1, 2027.
Fourteen global financial institutions managing more than $5 trillion in assets announced plans to establish bases in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The incoming firms include asset managers, private equity funds, and credit firms such as Capital Group and Blue Owl Capital. Assets under management in ADGM grew 54 percent year-on-year during the first half of 2026.
An analysis by IR Insider examines how global computing power shortages and supply chain constraints are reshaping national AI sovereignty strategies. While the UAE expands domestic infrastructure through US partnerships, export regulations continue to govern advanced chip access. Meanwhile, China advances domestic hardware alternatives led by Huawei but faces supply bottlenecks in high-bandwidth memory.
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A UAE delegation concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai, focusing on automation and smart manufacturing. Led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Emirati officials met with Chinese robotics leaders to discuss pilot projects and supply-chain localization. The discussions aim to support the domestic Factory Forward UAE initiative.
The UAE concluded participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026, targeting robotics partnerships for local manufacturing. Concurrently, DEWA International signed four MoUs at WETEX 2026, including a partnership with China Energy International Group for energy and infrastructure projects.
A total of 37,373 new companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2026. Member exports and re-exports reached Dh252 billion over the same period, Chairman Sultan Al Mansoori announced in Shenzhen, China.
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded a 17% growth in H1 2026 trade, reaching AED 246 billion. China maintained its position as DIEZ's largest trading partner, accounting for AED 69.8 billion or 28.4% of total trade.
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Chinese flying-car developer Aridge plans to begin testing its modular Land Aircraft Carrier in the UAE in early 2027, with initial consumer deliveries targeted for late 2027 or early 2028. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, CFO Michael Du stated the aircraft has completed Chinese regulatory test flights and is awaiting final type certification. Testing will take place within a regulatory sandbox established in Ras Al Khaimah.
Finance & Investment
Fitch Ratings has assigned a final 'A' rating to Bank of China Dubai Branch's CNY 2 billion yulan bonds due in 2028. The notes were issued under Bank of China's USD 40 billion medium-term note programme. Proceeds from the issuance will be allocated toward general corporate purposes.
Logistics & Trade
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have exchanged a formal intergovernmental agreement establishing a unified legal and operational framework for the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The pact standardises border and customs procedures, synchronises digital transport logistics, and expands maritime capacity across the Caspian Sea. The harmonised operating model is designed to resolve transit chokepoints and accommodate future accessions by other regional partners.
Manufacturing
Chinese automotive brand OMODA & JAECOO achieved a 123% year-on-year increase in global vehicle sales in September 2026, supported by strong demand for electrified models. Cumulative vehicle deliveries in the UAE crossed 6,000 units amid expanding Middle Eastern and European market share. The company is also preparing to unveil its new OMODA X crossover at its International User Summit in Wuhu, China.
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